Description of cars Mazda CX-3, CX-5, CX-7 and CX-9

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Mazda CX-3

Mazda CX-3 — a subcompact crossover (SUV) of the J-class, produced from 2015 year by present time japanese automaker Mazda Motor. In November 2014, the car was presented at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The body is made in the form of a 5-door SUV (length: 4275 mm, width: 1765 mm, height: 1550 mm). The chassis is based on the "Mazda2" platform. The engine is located transversely in the front, all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive. Assembly was carried out in Japan (hofu and Hiroshima) and Thailand (rayong province).

The concept car was shown at the Tokyo Motor Show in January 2015, and a few days later at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

The CX-3 is equipped with four-cylinder petrol engines "SkyActiv-G" 2.0 liter capacity (1998 cm³, 120 and 150 hp), as well as a diesel engine "SkyActiv-D" 1.5 liter capacity (1499 cm³, 105 hp). Gearboxes are automatic or mechanical 6-speed.

The entry-level CX-3 comes with cruise control, power windows, central locking and a 60/40 split-folding rear seat. Other key options include a rear-view camera, Bluetooth and the MAZDA CONNECT information system with a seven-inch display as standard equipment.

The main competitors of the Mazda CX-3 are the Ford EcoSport, Honda HR-V, LADA XRAY, Nissan Juke, Opel Mokka, Peugeot 2008, Skoda Yeti and Suzuki SX4.

Mazda CX-5

Mazda CX-5 — a compact J-class crossover, produced since January 2012 year by present time japanese automaker Mazda Motor. It replaced the Mazda Tribute and Mazda CX-7 crossovers. This is the first Mazda car whose design is based on the KODO ideology — Spirit of movement. Shares platform with Mazda3 and Mazda6. It is also the first car to feature the full suite of SkyActiv technologies, which includes a rigid and lightweight platform combined with a new range of efficient engines and transmissions.

The engine is located transversely in front, the torque drive is carried out on all wheels or only on the front. The main competitors of the CX-5 are the BMW X1, Chery Tiggo, Citroen C-Crosser, Ford Kuga, Land Rover Freelander, Mitsubishi ASX, Nissan Qashqai, Peugeot 4008, Renault Duster, Toyota RAV4 and Suzuki Vitara. In total, two generations were released.

First generation (KE, 2012−2017)

The Japanese model CX-5 with the code "KE" was shown at the Tokyo Motor Show 2011. Sales began in 2012. The body is a 5-door SUV (length: 4540 mm, width: 1840 mm, height: 1670 mm). The curb weight was 1455-1555 kg. Assembly was carried out in Japan (hiroshima city), China (Nanjing), Malaysia (Kulim) and Russia (vladivostok city). In 2012, it received the "Car of the Year in Japan" award.

There were two 2.0-liter gasoline engines (1997 cm³, PE-VPS, 150 hp) and 2.5 liters (2488 cm³, PY-VPS, 192 hp), both four-cylinder in-line "SkyActiv-G". One diesel engine with a volume of 2.2 liters (2191 cm³, SH-VPTS, 150 and 175 hp), also four-cylinder "SkyActiv-D". Gearboxes were installed 6-speed automatic or mechanical.

A minor facelift was unveiled at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show for the 2015 model year. Significant changes include exterior styling updates, improved sound insulation, an improved infotainment system, and a sport mode for the six-speed automatic transmission. The European committee Euro NCAP crash-tested the 2012 CX-5, and you can see the results in the table below.

Mazda CX-5 KE, side view

Mazda CX-5 KE, trunk

Mazda CX-5 KE, interior

Second generation (KF, 2017−present)

The second generation with the code "KF" was presented at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 15, 2016, and sales began in 2017. The car is also based on the "SkyActiv" platform. The body is in the form of a 5-door SUV (length: 4550 mm, width: 1842 mm, height: 1680 mm). The curb weight was 1505-1659 kg. The car was assembled in Japan (hiroshima and Hofu), China (Nanjing) and Malaysia (Kulim).

There were two 2.0-liter gasoline engines (1997 cm³, PE-VPS, 150 hp) and 2.5 liters (2488 cm³, PY-VPS, 194 hp), both four-cylinder in-line "SkyActiv-G". Diesel engine one, four-cylinder "SkyActiv-D" 2.2 liters (2191 cm³, SH-VPTS, 175 hp). Only a 6-speed automatic transmission was installed.

The 2017 model was crash tested by the European committee Euro NCAP, the results of which are shown in the table below the photos.

Mazda CX-5 KF, back view

Mazda CX-5 KF, trunk

Mazda CX-5 KF, interior

Mazda CX-7

Mazda CX-7 — is a mid-size J-class crossover produced by Japanese automaker Mazda Motor since February 20 2006 year to August 20 2012 year. It was presented in January 2006 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The body is a 5-door SUV with a length of 4680 mm, a width of 1872 mm and a height of 1646 mm. The curb weight was 1782 kg. The engine was located in the front transversely with front or all-wheel drive. Production was only in Japan (Hofu). After the end of production, it was replaced by the Mazda CX-5 crossover, which is still being produced. The main competitors of the Mazda CX-7 were the Citroen C4 Aircross, Ford EcoSport, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Creta, Opel Antara, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-Trail, Skoda Kodiaq and Volkswagen Tiguan.

The suspension in the MX-7 is completely independent, the front was used from the Mazda MPV minibus, the rear suspension is from the Mazda5. The brakes are ventilated discs with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). There is an electronic stability control system, traction control, and the ability to choose front or all-wheel drive. There were four levels of equipment and trim - "iSV", "iSport", "sTouring", and "sGrand Touring". In 2010, the car was restyled, changing the external design of the front, rear and radiator grille, as well as the design of the interior and dashboard.

Engines for North America were as follows: 2.3 liter "MZR" (2260 cm³, I4, petrol, turbo, 244 hp) and 2.5 liters "MZR" (2488 cm³, I4, petrol, 161 hp). European engines - 2.2 liters "MZR" (2260 cm³, I4, petrol, turbo, 256 hp) and 2.2 liters "MZR-CD" (2183 cm³, I4, diesel, turbo, 170 hp). The following engines were installed on Australian cars - 2.3 liters "MZR" (2260 cm³, I4, petrol, turbo, 235 hp) 2.5 liters "MZR" (2488 cm³, I4, petrol, 161 hp) and 2.2 liters "MZR-CD" (2183 cm³, I4, diesel, turbo, 170 hp). Japanese cars were equipped with one 2.3-liter "MZR" engine (2260 cm³, I4, petrol, turbo, 244 hp).

Passenger safety is provided by six airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS), traction control system (TSC), emergency brake assist (EBA), dynamic stabilization system (DSC). The 2010 diesel MX-7 model was tested for safety by the European committee Euro NCAP, you can see the crash test results in the table below.

NHTSA Safety Ratings (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, USA) for 2007 model:

• Frontal Rating (Driver) - 5/5 Stars
• Frontal Rating (Passenger) - 5/5 Stars
• Side Rating (Driver) - 5/5 stars
• Sideways rating (rear passenger) — 5/5 stars
• Car Flip (4x2) - 4/5 stars
• Car Flip (4x4) - 4/5 stars

IIHS Safety Ratings (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, USA) for 2012 model:

• Frontal Strike - "Good"
• Side Kick - "Good"
• Roof strength rating: "Marginal"
• Headrests and seats - "Marginal"

Mazda CX-9

Mazda CX-9 — a mid-size J-class crossover produced by Japanese automaker Mazda Motor since April 2006 year and by present time. The engine is mounted transversely in the front with all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive models. It is Mazda's second all-wheel drive vehicle and their first seven-seater crossover with three rows of seats. It is manufactured in Japan (hiroshima city). Not sold in Japan due to large body size and engine capacity. Designed primarily for the North American market.

The closest cars in size, features and price are the following: Audi Q7, Infiniti JX, Hyundai Grand Santa Fe, Toyota Highlander, Ford Explorer, Nissan Pathfinder and Volkswagen Touareg. In total, two generations of the CX-9 car were produced.

First generation (TB, 2006−2016)

On April 13, 2006, the first generation of the Mazda CX-9 with the code "TB" was presented at the International Auto Show in New York. The car is based on the "Ford CD3" platform, which is also used for the Ford Edge, Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln MKZ and Mazda6. The body is in the form of a 5-door SUV, 5075 mm long, 1935 mm wide and 1730 mm high. The curb weight was 2054 kg.

Since 2006, the car has been equipped with a 3.5-liter Ford V6 six-cylinder gasoline engine (3496 cm³, V6, 263 hp), and since 2008 it has been replaced by a 3.7-liter engine (3726 cm³, V6, 277 hp). Diesel engines were not installed. Transmission only 6-speed automatic "F21".

Standard safety equipment includes blind-spot monitoring, a rearview camera, collision mitigation, electronic stability control, traction control, rollover mitigation, front airbags, and three rows of curtain airbags.

In 2008, the car received the "crossover of the year" award from the American magazine "Motor Trend". That same year, it won the North American Truck of the Year award.

For the 2010 model, a minor restyling was carried out, which brought a new radiator grille, higher-quality interior trim and updated lights. Three-zone climate control and Bluetooth hands-free communication were also added. In 2013, the car was also restyled, changing the radiator grille, headlights, and front air vents.

Mazda CX-9 TB, interior

Mazda CX-9 TB, restyling

Mazda CX-9 TB, restyling, back view

Second generation (TC, 2016−present)

In November 2015, the second generation of Mazda CX-9 with the code "TC" was presented to the public at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The car is completely new and is based on the platform and mechanisms of SkyActiv technology, which was presented by Mazda Motors in 2011. The body is made in the form of a 5-door SUV, 5075 mm long, 1969 mm wide and 1747 mm high. The curb weight was 1924 kg.

The car is equipped with a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder, in-line gasoline engine "SkyActiv-G" turbocharged with 227 hp or 250 hp. The engine works together with a six-speed automatic transmission.

In addition to the security systems that already existed in the first generation, many new active security systems were added to the second generation. These include cruise control with radar with Stop/Start function, "lane assist", "lane departure warning", "active high beam control", "autonomous emergency braking system" (at low and high speed).

In 2017, the car was named Car of the Year by the Australian magazine Wheels. The American magazine "Car and Driver" named the CX-9 the best midsize crossover of 2017 and 2018. The car also became a finalist in the international competition "World Car of the Year" in 2017.

Mazda CX-9 TC, side view

Mazda CX-9 TC, trunk

Mazda CX-9 TC, interior